--- title: Residential Rehab and Recovery Blog | All Mental Health description: All Mental Health | Blog articles on addiction recovery, how to stay clean, breaking addictions, and self-healing through spiritual practices. --- [![20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png?width=215&name=20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/) - [Home](https://www.theclearingnw.com) - [Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/substance-abuse-programs) - [What We Treat](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat) - [Dual Diagnosis](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat/dual-diagnosis) - [Underlying Core Issues](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/how-were-different/underlying-core-issues) - [Our Non 12 Step Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) - [Spiritual Psychology](https://www.theclearingnw.com/spiritual-psychology) - [Testimonials](https://www.theclearingnw.com/rehab-reviews-and-testimonials) - Resources - [Video Resource Center](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/addiction-treatment-video-resource-center) - [Recovery Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/recovery-resources) - [Blog](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog) # Mental Health ## [Confessions of a Malibu Treatment Center Provider](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/confessions-malibu-treatment-center-provider) Post Date February 06, 2022 Comments [14 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/confessions-malibu-treatment-center-provider#comments-listing) Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [All Rehab & Treatment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-rehab-treatment), [Non 12 Step Treatment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/non-12-step-treatment) [![Confessions of a Malibu Treatment Center Provider](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/file-2841888027-jpg/blog-files/1.1274019343.malibu-beach-cal_compressed-300x225.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/confessions-malibu-treatment-center-provider)     Hello. My name is Scott and I am a recovering Malibu treatment center provider. I worked in a luxury Malibu treatment center for several years while obtaining my doctoral degree. What I witnessed at that Malibu treatment center at that time is still impacting me today. After reading [An Intervention for Malibu](http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/15/fashion/an-intervention-for-malibu.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) in the New York Times on the problems with Malibu treatment centers, a lot of the old memories came rushing to the surface. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/confessions-malibu-treatment-center-provider) ## [We Are Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/spiritual-beings-having-a-human-experience) Post Date June 13, 2021 Comments [60 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/spiritual-beings-having-a-human-experience#comments-listing) Author [The Clearing](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/the-clearing) Category [Spirituality](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/spirituality), [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health) [![We Are Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/medium-11.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/spiritual-beings-having-a-human-experience) > ### "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/spiritual-beings-having-a-human-experience) ## [Choosing Inpatient Treatment for Depression](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/choosing-inpatient-treatment-for-depression) Post Date March 01, 2021 Comments [11 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/choosing-inpatient-treatment-for-depression#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Depression](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/depression) [![Choosing Inpatient Treatment for Depression](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Choosing-Inpatient-Treatment-for-Depression.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/choosing-inpatient-treatment-for-depression) When you’re in the midst of major depression, daily life feels overwhelming. The thought of getting dressed seems daunting; the idea of going out with friends, impossible. You know that you need help, but looking at lists of residential treatment centers for depression seems like way too much. *How do I find inpatient treatment for depression? **Where do I even start? How am I supposed to choose between all of these different options?* If you’re stressed about seeking treatment for depression, don’t worry; we’re here to help. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/choosing-inpatient-treatment-for-depression) ## [What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder) Post Date February 15, 2019 Comments [3 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder#comments-listing) Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Depression](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/depression) [![What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/medium-3.jpeg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder) Did you know that the seasons have a big impact on your overall mood? With that said, they affect some people more than others. Because of that, they suffer from a problem that doctors refer to as seasonal affective disorder. This disorder affects more than 3 million people every single year. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder) ## [The Critic, The Rebel, & The Addict: Tame Your Negative Inner Voices](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/tame-negative-inner-voices-heal-from-addiction) Post Date February 01, 2019 Comments [1 Comment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/tame-negative-inner-voices-heal-from-addiction#comments-listing) Author [Shannon Zastrow](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/shannon-zastrow) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Emotional Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/emotional-health) [![The Critic, The Rebel, & The Addict: Tame Your Negative Inner Voices](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/angel-devil-shoulder-1.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/tame-negative-inner-voices-heal-from-addiction) Most of us are familiar with the image of the “shoulder angel” and “shoulder devil” each competing for our will. Each whispers in one ear....”that piece of cake looks delicious, you deserve to eat it!”...“Don’t do it, you’ll regret it later!” But where do they come from, and what’s their function? [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/tame-negative-inner-voices-heal-from-addiction) ## [Benefits of NLP: Neuro Linguistic Programming](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/benefits-of-nlp) Post Date January 23, 2019 Comments [8 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/benefits-of-nlp#comments-listing) Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Emotional Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/emotional-health) [![Benefits of NLP: Neuro Linguistic Programming](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Benefits-of-NLP--Neuro-Linguistic-Programming.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/benefits-of-nlp) There are many different treatment options available to those who suffer from substance abuse problems. The following material will discuss one common form of treatment called [Neuro Linguistic Programming](https://www.theclearingnw.com/spiritual-psychology). What does this form of therapy entail? What are the benefits of NLP? These questions will be addressed further in the following information. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/benefits-of-nlp) ## [When Family Time Causes Anxiety: Coping with the Holidays (Video)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-family-causes-anxiety-coping-holidays-video) Post Date November 26, 2018 Comments [1 Comment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-family-causes-anxiety-coping-holidays-video#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [All Rehab & Treatment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-rehab-treatment), [Family / Loved One Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources), [Videos](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/videos) [![When Family Time Causes Anxiety: Coping with the Holidays (Video)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/medium%20(3)-2.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-family-causes-anxiety-coping-holidays-video)   Let's face it - family can be so stressful. In the worst cases, difficult, damaged people showing up to spend time with other difficult, damaged people. Perhaps no time of year makes this more evident than the holiday season! Yet of course, the words “difficult” and “damaged” are just our own judgments, just stories that we tell. We could also say that our families are made up of beautiful, big-hearted, and funny people. But often we need to begin the healing process by acknowledging what’s hard about family life. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-family-causes-anxiety-coping-holidays-video) ## [Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adults](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/effects-of-childhood-trauma-on-adults) Post Date November 24, 2018 Comments [1 Comment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/effects-of-childhood-trauma-on-adults#comments-listing) Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Trauma](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/trauma) [![Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adults](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Effects-of-Childhood-Trauma-on-Adults-.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/effects-of-childhood-trauma-on-adults) Many people suffering drug or alcohol addiction do not understand this problem is one of the effects of childhood trauma on adults. Unhealed trauma drains your energy and pulls happiness from your life, even when you do not think about your painful past. So if you want real hope and healing in your life, your addiction rehab treatment must include many hours of trauma counseling. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/effects-of-childhood-trauma-on-adults) ## [International Survivor of Suicide Day](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/international-survivor-of-suicide-day) Post Date November 16, 2018 Comments [2 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/international-survivor-of-suicide-day#comments-listing) Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Suicide](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/suicide) [![International Survivor of Suicide Day](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/international%20survivor%20of%20suicide%20day-1.jpeg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/international-survivor-of-suicide-day) Millions of people affected by suicide loss observe International Survivor of Suicide Day each year. Through related events, you gain comfort and understanding in your trauma toward healing and hope. If you suffered suicide loss, this November 17, 2018 health observance helps you focus on what you need for a better future. If you abused drugs or alcohol before, during or after your suicide loss, you gain your hope and healing through rehab treatment. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/international-survivor-of-suicide-day) ## [How to Overcome Low Self Esteem](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-to-overcome-low-self-esteem) Post Date November 12, 2018 Comments [5 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-to-overcome-low-self-esteem#comments-listing) Author [Clearing Staff](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/clearing-staff) Category [All Mental Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-mental-health), [Emotional Health](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/emotional-health) [![How to Overcome Low Self Esteem](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/how%20to%20overcome%20low%20self%20esteem-1.jpeg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/how-to-overcome-low-self-esteem) When someone has low self esteem, it can make doing normal activities seem impossible. They feel unaccepted, unloved and unable to accomplish their dreams. By learning how to overcome low self esteem, individuals gain the confidence and courage to live a fulfilling life. 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